Proposed Rule2023-22637
Kerry Inc.; Filing of Food Additive Petition
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Published
October 13, 2023
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Health and Human Services DepartmentFood and Drug Administration
Abstract
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is announcing that we have filed a petition, submitted by Kerry, Inc., proposing that the food additive regulations be amended to provide for the safe use of sodium alginate as a stabilizer and thickener in plant protein products at a level not to exceed 3 percent.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 197 (Friday, October 13, 2023)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 70919]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-22637]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Food and Drug Administration
21 CFR Part 172
[Docket No. FDA-2003-F-0321]
Kerry Inc.; Filing of Food Additive Petition
AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.
ACTION: Notification of petition.
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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) is announcing
that we have filed a petition, submitted by Kerry, Inc., proposing that
the food additive regulations be amended to provide for the safe use of
sodium alginate as a stabilizer and thickener in plant protein products
at a level not to exceed 3 percent.
DATES: The food additive petition was filed on August 9, 2023.
ADDRESSES: For access to the docket to read background documents or
comments received, go to <a href="https://www.regulations.gov">https://www.regulations.gov</a> and insert the
docket number found in brackets in the heading of this document into
the ``Search'' box and follow the prompts, and/or go to the Dockets
Management Staff, 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christopher Kampmeyer, Center for Food
Safety and Applied Nutrition, Food and Drug Administration, 5001 Campus
Dr., College Park, MD 20740, 240-402-1255.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under section 409(b)(5) of the Federal Food,
Drug, and Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 348(b)(5)), we are giving notice that
we have filed a food additive petition (FAP 3A4836), submitted on
behalf of Kerry Inc., by ToxStrategies, LLC, 739 Thornapple Dr.,
Naperville, IL 60540. The petition proposes to amend the food additive
regulations in part 172 (21 CFR part 172) ``Food Additives Permitted
for Direct Addition to Food for Human Consumption'' to provide for the
safe use of sodium alginate as a stabilizer and thickener in plant
protein products (as defined in 21 CFR 170.3(n)(33)) at a level not to
exceed 3 percent.
The petitioner has claimed that this action is categorically
excluded under 21 CFR 25.32(k) because the substance is intended to
remain in food through ingestion by consumers and that is not intended
to replace macronutrients in food. In addition, the petitioner has
stated that, to their knowledge, no extraordinary circumstances exist.
If FDA determines a categorical exclusion applies, neither an
environmental assessment nor an environmental impact statement is
required. If FDA determines a categorical exclusion does not apply, we
will request an environmental assessment and make it available for
public inspection.
Dated: October 6, 2023.
Lauren K. Roth,
Associate Commissioner for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2023-22637 Filed 10-12-23; 8:45 am]
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